Chapter 1194 - The Only Request (2/2)

Tilly was not referring to the “Unicorn” but a more powerful military aircraft. After Tilly had cried hysterically in his chest like a defenseless child that night over Ashes’ death, she had told Roland the next morning that she wanted a plane that could kill the demons.

She was going to seek revenge.

Apparently, Roland’s evasive promise had not changed Tilly’s mind.

“Are you sure that’s what you want?”

“You weren’t so indecisive when you planned to ambush Ursrook.”

“That’s because logistics is completely different from fighting at the front.”

“Not really. In both cases, I use my ability for those in need,” Tilly denied while shaking her head. “It was I who agreed to send Ashes to the front. You know very well that aerial knights won’t stand a chance to win against the demons in the sky. There are too many demons and the aerial knights are too weak. Only I could change the situation.”

“But the academy…”

“I certainly will fulfill my responsibilities. I’ll train some qualified instructors so that they could further expand the academy.” Tilly paused for a second, her eyes fixed on Roland, and said slowly, “I know I’m being selfish, but this is my only request.”

Roland gazed into Tilly’s eyes. At long last, he sighed, “I see.”

Tilly unclenched her fist and said, “Thank you.”

“By the way, any specific requirement on the color of the aircraft?” Roland asked when Tilly was about to leave.

Tilly stopped, a little perplexed, and answered, “No, not really…”

“Then how about red?”

“Does it make any difference?”

“Normally, the party that dominates the sky is in that color,” Roland explained gently.

“Really?” Tilly said while curling up her lips. “Then red it is.”

After Tilly took her leave, Nightingale said to Roland, “Her Highness is… serious this time.”

Roland replied while massaging his forehead, “That’s what troubles me.” When Tilly said “this is my only request”, Roland sensed her perserverance and eagerness behind her words. Roland understood no other person except him could help Tilly avenge Ashes. If he had turned Tilly down, her hope would turn into poignant despair, and dimly, he had a presentiment of losing her.

“She’s also changed,” Nightingale remarked. “But I understand her. If it was you — ” Nightingale broke off and shook the idea off. “No, I can’t even imagine it.”

Roland fell silent. He suddenly realized that a war could alter many people and things, but the war itself would continue to bring destruction.

To prevent tragedies like this, there was no way other than ending this Battle of Divine Will as soon as possible.